Zack KanterVerified account

I picture 10 construction workers standing around watching 1 guy work & wonder: is this the best use of $275B? http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-11-29/hillary-clinton-calls-for-275-billion-in-federal-infrastructure-spending …

@zackkanter depends what kind of infrastructure we use it on. Infrastructure we need vs the kind someone wants. Devil is in the details

@RyanJanoch I think infrastructure spending often comes down to what someone wants (or owes) as a pet project rather than something we need.

@zackkanter too often that is true. Also "shovel ready" likely was tabled when prioritizing spending before. Why does cash influx free it?

@RyanJanoch @zackkanter building automated ports would be worthwhile use of govt funds. Only need $5B to do the whole country.

@typesfast @zackkanter economic impact on whole country plus safety and efficiency improvements makes too much sense

@typesfast @zackkanter Is the fight vs automated ports like the fight against containers originally in NY/NJ? Will private co have to fund?

@RyanJanoch @zackkanter same fight yes, private companies ready and willing to fund if a settlement can be reached with displaced unions